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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Mark Bouris

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on candid conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, elite performance and the personal stories behind notable careers, with recurring guests who are prominent athletes, coaches and business figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch high-profile founders, executives, elite sports personalities, coaches, authors and journalists with distinctive professional journeys; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests have substantial national or international prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 278

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 118.0k subscribers

Instagram: 350.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

james@thefordhamcompany.com.au

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Host

Mark Bouris - Australian entrepreneur, businessman and media personality known for founding Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established founders, senior business leaders, elite athletes and coaches, or authors and journalists with authoritative insight into major business or sporting stories. Guests generally need significant achievements, public recognition or an unusually compelling personal and professional journey.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a prominent company, Winning major national or international sporting titles, Coaching at elite or representative level, Writing a commercially published book about a significant business or sporting story, Building a substantial post-career business, media or community initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Les Kiss - Australian Rugby’s Rebuild, Coaching Philosophy, Developing Talent, Lessons From The Springboks And Preparing For The 2027 World Cup.

Alex Volkanovski - Retirement, Future Competition, Identity Beyond Elite Sport, Business Ownership And Building A Media Presence.

Johnathan Thurston - Overcoming Early Rejection, Elite Rugby League Strategy, Pressure Management And Programs Supporting Young People At Risk Of Entering The Justice System.

James Tedesco - Mental Resilience, Self-doubt, Consistency, Mindset And Life After Professional Rugby League.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
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Economist Chris Joye WARNS: "We're Going Into Recession" And How We Fix It

October 12, 2026

In this episode of Straight Talk, I sit down with economist Chris Joye for round five, a frank conversation about government spending, immigration, productivity and Australia’s economic future. Chris argues that Australia’s challenges run deeper than events in the Middle East. He examineswhat he describes as $660 billion in additional government debt since 2022, the pressure population growth is placing on housing and infrastructure, and an expanding public service alongside decli...

Property Experts Warning: Australian House Prices Could Fall Another 10%

October 07, 2026

Australian house prices are down 7% from their national peak — and according to SQM Research’s Louis Christopher, there’s an 80% probability they’ll fall another 5–10% over the next six months. In this Straight Talk roundtable, Mark Bouris sits down with Louis and auctioneer Tom Panos to unpack what’s happening in Australia’s property market, why buyers are losing confidence and where prices could go next. From sharp falls on the Gold Coast to first h...

Adam Gilchrist: “Have I Been A Hoax?” — The Truth Behind His Cricket Career

September 30, 2026

Adam Gilchrist built one of the greatest cricket careers Australia has ever seen — and almost nobody knows how close he came to losing it. In this episode of Straight Talk, Mark Bouris sits down with Gilly to unpack the mindset behind elite performance: what it's like to get booed onto the field at 22, how a single email from a mate mid-Test-match changed the way he thinks forever, and why the 2005 Ashes nearly broke him. Plus, the real story behind his tequila business,  El*Arquer...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
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How do I get in touch with Straight Talk with Mark Bouris?

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris is hosted by Mark Bouris. Its publicly listed email is james@thefordhamcompany.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Straight Talk with Mark Bouris?

The publicly listed email for Straight Talk with Mark Bouris: james@thefordhamcompany.com.au.

How many listeners does Straight Talk with Mark Bouris have?

Podseeker estimates Straight Talk with Mark Bouris reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Straight Talk with Mark Bouris?

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established founders, senior business leaders, elite athletes and coaches, or authors and journalists with authoritative insight into major business or sporting stories. Guests generally need significant achievements, public recognition or an unusually compelling personal and professional journey. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a prominent company; Winning major national or international sporting titles; Coaching at elite or representative level. Recent guests include Les Kiss, Alex Volkanovski, and Johnathan Thurston.

How hard is it to get booked on Straight Talk with Mark Bouris?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Straight Talk with Mark Bouris cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sports, and Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

james@thefordhamcompany.com.au

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